Sermons on Holy Persistence:

Have You Heard The Knock

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 2, 2008

This message is expressive of Christ’s patience, persistence and affectional appeal to man.

Have You Heard The Knock? What are you going to do? Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and the call for believers to persist in their faith.

Good morning, Church family! I'm feeling particularly moved today as we dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is like a complex painting, with layers upon layers of deep, spiritual meaning. It speaks about the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Topics: Pressing, End

Godliness Is A Challenge

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Godliness is not an option it is a command with a great challenge

Godliness is a Challenge Joshua 24 He had served as Moses’ servant. He had been Moses’ general for the armies of Israel. He and Caleb had been the only spies that came back from the promised land, wanting to go in. He had taken over leadership of Israel after Moses’ death. He led Israel into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 9) The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost And Tongues Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

How to be baptized in the Holy Ghost and receive speaking in tongues.

IX. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST AND TONGUES Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” A. Can there be Genuine Tongues Today? Spiritual and scholarly men are ranged on both sides of this question, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025

When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3, Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Without Holiness No Man Shall See The Lord”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2023

No greater compliment can be paid to a Christian than to refer to him/her as a godly person.

No greater shame can be paid to a professing Christian than to refer to them as him/her as an ungodly person. Godliness is not reserved for a…. • Few Christians of a bygone era • Or for some super Christian of today. Illus: I like what Chuck Colson wrote: “When we think of holiness, great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Anger Of The Most High

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 10, 2021

YAHWEH our FATHER also gets angry when we persistently do the things HE has told us not to do. HE is holy and does not tolerate sin. HE warns against sin and says there will be hell to pay.

Most of us have heard over and over again about the love of GOD. We experience it on a daily basis and we know HE is good. Today, let us talk about the anger of The LORD. It is aptly also described as the wrath of the LORD. Imagine it. For sure you never want to experience it. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:31

The Sad Thing About Sodom

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 7, 2007

"The Sad Thing About Sodom" was the fact that there was one child of God there who should have been a witness and testimony of the one true God who could change their lives, but he was too backslidden to help.

THE SAD THING ABOUT SODOM Text: Gen.19: 27, 28 Intro: The ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah shall forever live in infamy. The very mention of their names brings to mind thoughts of hellish depravity and horrible destruction, the latter being the result of the former. They stand in biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Saints Fall (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

What happens when a saint falls and refuses to get up? What is the reach of God’s mercy? Where does the responsibility for personal holiness lie?

Recent events in my ministry and life have required an exploration of God’s nature and His attitude towards sin in the life of a believer. In search for a position on this issue, I had to find direction through the maze of theological debate to find the true heart of God. What happens when a saint ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Underserved Superstars

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 10: 1 – 20

Leviticus 10: 1 – 20 Underserved Superstars 10 Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. 2 So fire went out from the LORD and devoured them, and they died before ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Art Of Asking Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007

The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Things I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day without giving regard to the laws tha

The Law of the Harvest Seven Principles to Consider Galantines 6:6-10 Intro: Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2016

Seeing God on the Throne as He Really Is

A. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GOD? 1. Some think a mean old man – He punishes. 2. Some think a hippie God – He is indifferent. 3. Some think a good ole boy – He’s the man upstairs. 4. Some think a bell hop God – He gets me what I want. 5. Some think God is what I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist